Burdened by a quiet, lingering presence in his life, an elderly man one day rediscovers a box filled with photographs and memories long forgotten and tucked away. The discovery forces an unexpected confrontation with a deep longing for a time he once had—but, for reasons unknown, has lost. Compelled by this awakening, he must take the first step toward self-realization. Moving between past and present, the man encounters the love of his life both as he once was and as he is now. An Abyss in Her Eyes is a visual and poetic narrative that explores a fundamental human fear: living a life shaped by longing for something idealized and irretrievably lost.

The short film is shot around the area of Thyborøn. The raw coastal landscape will underscore a story driven not by dialogue, but by striking visual imagery and a powerful soundscape that carries the emotional weight of the narrative. Local settings such as Thyborøn Surf Bar, as well as the general town life of Thyborøn, will also feature in the film.

The screenplay is written by cinematographer Asmus Kromann Bork in collaboration with director Benjamin Slot Beck, with contributions from production manager and photographer Thor Kjær. Drawing from his childhood and youth spent along the rugged Danish west coast, Asmus Kromann Bork infuses the film with personal experiences—elements that ultimately shaped An Abyss in Her Eyes.

Directed by Benjamin Slot Beck
Written by Asmus Kromann Bork

Produced by of stories and films studio.
In association with The Hanging Bats
With support from Lemvig Kommune

Executive producer Asmus Kromann Bork
Co-produces Benjamin Slot Beck & Thor Kjær

CAST

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CREW

Editing and Post Production by Asmus Kromann Bork

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“BIRD SONG” Written and performed by Isaac Haines
“STAUFFER CREEK” Written and performed by Isaac Haines
“ARISQUE” Written and performed by Isaac Haines
By Courtesy of Isaac Haines

“Bitter Heart” Written by Memi
Performed by Memi feat. Staffan Carlén
By Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Special Thanks to
Lemvig Kommune
Thyborøn Surf Bar
Thyborøn Surf Center
Sneglehuset Thyborøn
Anne Lysemose
Ditte Callesen
Mynte Kromann

Elderly Protagonist
Younger Protagonist
Woman
Bartender
Bar crowd

Director of Photography
Asmus Kromann Bork

1st Assistant Director
Thor Kjær

Casting Director
Benjamin Slot Beck

Production Designer
Paweł Stefan Bielecki

Unit Stills Photographer
Lars von Heinrich

Kaj Aagard
Nikolaj Mørch
Annemari Riga Kræmmer
Asmus Kromann Bork
Benjamin Slot Beck
Sofie Slot Beck
Paweł Stefan Bielecki
Thor Kjær

Production Assistant
Sofie Slot Beck

Production Runner
Nikolaj Mørch

Production Sound Mixer
Gustav Petterson

Classic Car Provided by
Thio Guldberg Andersen

Dance Choreography by
Benjamin Slot Beck
Alma Vinum Jakobsen